Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, together with its subsidiaries, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across a range of financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the debt collection and management activities; and the management of non-performing loans. In addition, the company provides portfolio management services to banks for non-performing loans; and financial solutions to individuals who have previously defaulted on their obligations. Further, it focuses on consumer non-performing loans, including insolvencies, and bank and non-bank receivables. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Encore Capital Group's stock symbol?

Encore Capital Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ECPG."

How were Encore Capital Group's earnings last quarter?

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 7th. The asset manager reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.19. The asset manager earned $336.77 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $342.33 million. Encore Capital Group had a net margin of 6.13% and a return on equity of 19.38%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.14 EPS. View Encore Capital Group's Earnings History.

When is Encore Capital Group's next earnings date?

What price target have analysts set for ECPG?

5 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Encore Capital Group's shares. Their predictions range from $37.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate Encore Capital Group's stock price to reach $37.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Encore Capital Group.

What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Encore Capital Group?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Encore Capital Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Encore Capital Group.

Has Encore Capital Group been receiving favorable news coverage?

News coverage about ECPG stock has been trending very positive on Monday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Encore Capital Group earned a news impact score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the asset manager a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.

Which institutional investors are buying Encore Capital Group stock?

ECPG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Peregrine Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Encore Capital Group stock in the last two years include Ashish Masih and Jonathan C Clark. View Insider Buying and Selling for Encore Capital Group.

How do I buy shares of Encore Capital Group?

Shares of ECPG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Encore Capital Group's stock price today?

One share of ECPG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.48.

How big of a company is Encore Capital Group?

Encore Capital Group has a market capitalization of $878.67 million and generates $1.19 billion in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $83.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.01 on an earnings per share basis. Encore Capital Group employs 8,200 workers across the globe.

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